Production Geologist

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Location:
Flexible – Open to candidates across Canada (50% travelling)

Orica is excited to announce a career opportunity as a Production Geologist based in Canada, supporting clients across the Americas region. This role offers the chance to work closely with diverse operations throughout the region, with approximately 50% travel to various sites. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule and provides opportunities for collaboration across multiple countries in the Americas.

Working in a tight‑knit, friendly, supportive, and hard‑working team, our Production Geologist will champion new site technology delivery related with blast movement, ore control best practices, polygon optimization, and mine reconciliation. They will become subject matter experts who provide hands‑on project and process management support to our surface customers. This is an exciting, incredible career opportunity with a Global Market Leader, in which the successful candidate will be provided with relevant training, support and guidance to tackle all aspect the role.

Learn more about this exciting position: Technologies this position will support are: OREPro™ suite of products:

• Scoping:
  Reviewing customer operations and assessing the correct Digital Solution to address the customer's needs.
• Project Managing:
  Hands‑on coordination of end‑to‑end technology project delivery.
• Implementing:
  On‑site integration of Digital Solutions for our customer needs.
• Communicating:
  With various personnel in a wide range of positions from Management to IT department.
• Training:
  Nurturing internal and external stakeholder to be effective users of Digital Technology by tailoring and delivering training packages for customers and teams.
• Developing:
  Contributing and having a definite say in product development.
• Supporting:
  Acting as a subject matter expert (SME), assisting with OREPro™ customer support, product stewardship and feedback for roadmap development.

• Above all, a commitment to our core value: safety is always the priority.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills across systems and software, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve critical issues.
• Proven experience delivering technical or product training to individuals or groups, both in‑person and remotely, while managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a customer‑first mindset and the ability to stay effective in fast‑paced environments.
• Hands‑on experience with geological interpretation, grade control models, dig polygons, resource models, and mine reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and data quality.
• The ability to support pre‑sales activities, providing technical insights during demonstrations and balancing detail with customer engagement.
• Language – Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desirable.

• Geology, Geological engineering, or Mining engineering background.
• 2‑5 years related work experience, preferably in an open pit hard rock mining environment.
• Valid Driver's license (Class
  5).

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility.
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character.
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills.
• Self‑aware and open to…